Dr. Greg Stewart returns to Your Partner In Success Radio to share powerful insights from his new book, I³ For Couples: Facing Our Negative Emotions to Build Intimacy in Marriage. In this conversation, we dive into the I³ Method—Identify, Interpret, and Intervene—and how it helps couples face difficult emotions, build emotional safety, and strengthen connection.

We discuss why avoiding discomfort can damage relationships, how emotional intelligence fuels intimacy, and how conflict, when approached with care, can actually bring couples closer. Dr. Stewart offers a compassionate, practical roadmap for couples ready to do the deeper work together.

If you're looking to create a more emotionally connected and resilient relationship, this episode is a must-listen.

Show Notes

Building Intimacy Through Emotional Honesty with Dr. Greg Stewart

Today on Your Partner In Success Radio, I’m thrilled to welcome back Dr. Greg Stewart—author, licensed professional counselor, and expert in emotional intelligence and relational health. Dr. Stewart holds both a PhD and MDiv, and brings a rare blend of clinical insight and spiritual sensitivity to his work with couples.

He joins us to discuss his powerful new book, I³ For Couples: Facing Our Negative Emotions to Build Intimacy in Marriage. In this insightful and deeply compassionate guide, Dr. Stewart introduces the I³ Method—Identify, Interpret, and Intervene—a practical framework designed to help couples confront and work through the emotional barriers that often sabotage intimacy.

What makes his approach so effective is its honesty. He doesn’t sugarcoat the discomfort that comes with emotional growth, but he offers a safe and structured way through it. His writing and clinical practice are rooted in real-world experience and delivered with pastoral warmth. This book is not about quick fixes—it’s an invitation to do the real work of building emotional safety and authenticity in your relationship.

Whether you’re just starting out or decades into a partnership, this conversation will offer clarity, tools, and encouragement for building a more connected, emotionally intelligent marriage.

Dr. Stewart’s books are available on Amazon, and if you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you can read both of his titles at no cost. 

And be sure to check out our previous episode, “Embracing Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Greg Stewart,” for more wisdom from this extraordinary guest.

Connect with Dr. Greg Stewart online: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Amazon


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